ABC announced that Jimmy Kimmel’s late-night show will be reinstated, following a suspension due to backlash over his remarks about the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. The decision to bring back the show on Tuesday was reached after discussions with Kimmel, as stated by the Walt Disney Company, the parent company of ABC.
Kimmel’s recent monologue included comments about individuals in the MAGA movement exploiting Kirk’s murder and attempting to distance themselves from the perpetrator. Kimmel has been the host of Jimmy Kimmel Live! on ABC since 2003 and has a long-standing career in television and comedy, known for hosting the Academy Awards multiple times.
The reaction to Kimmel’s statements regarding Kirk was immediate, with major ABC affiliate owners like Nexstar and Sinclair announcing the removal of Jimmy Live! from their stations. Despite the backlash, some fellow comedians and supporters stood by Kimmel during the controversy.
